Long-term tests

Peugeot’s 407 coupé certainly hit the right note with us thanks to its clever sound system which copied all of our favourite music on to its hard driv…

Kia’s Cee’d has proved itself in every area, from cruising to carrying loads. but what happened when it entered the world of motorsport?

Our racy little Suzuki’s been on a long, high-speed motorway trip for a last hurrah. So, how did it fare?

After nearly 18 months on the long-term fleet, our C70 has finally gone back to Volvo.

Does Mazda’s all-new hard-top MX-5 Roadster Coupé set the pulse racing in the same way as the soft-top model? It’s time to have some winter fun!

Who would have thought it? Our Audi TT is winning favour for the gear its boot swallows. And that’s on top of its breathtaking performance, incredible…

We’re dazzled by the array of optional kit included on our new Ford S-MAX. It offers all the comfort and technology of the Lexus it replaces – at half…

With a new set of optional black alloys fitted, our Golf GTI Edition 30 looks fantastic – and they are the finishing touch to a truly fantastic driver…

The rapid BMW left us strangely unmoved when we first drove it. Would a long-term test help us warm to the ultimate 3-Series?

Small is best when it comes to city driving – and Suzuki’s Swift Sport is proving to be an ideal companion

It’s one of the most popular cars on our fleet thanks to its huge capacity – and recently, our C4 Picasso has helped create some…

First impressions don’t always count! We weren’t big fans of the Toyota Auris when it arrived on our fleet. but we’ve stuck with it, and it’s now prov…

We're on first-name terms with our Mazda dealer after a spate of calls to sort a problem on our 3 MPS. But it hasn't spoiled our enjoyment of our supe…

Beauty is in the eye of the beholder – and in our opinion, the BMW 5-Series’ diesel engine is worth worshipping. Powerful, frugal and refined, it’s on…

Fitting a new grille badge to our Honda Civic Type R is far from simple – it includes removing the front bumper! Thankfully, life is less stressful wi…

A road trip to Barcelona gave our Volvo C70 a chance to stretch its legs. But how practical, comfortable and frugal is a coupé-cabrio over such a dist…

After an unfortunate collision with a skip, our SEAT Leon FR is in full health again following a trip to the bodyshop. And it’s piling on the miles wi…

Our Santa Fe has proven a bit of a pain after dodgy seat controls forced us to adopt some unusual positions behind the wheel. But otherwise, the 4x4 h…

Our 407 coupe is a long-distance favourite, packed with hi-tech kit. But a couple of incidents make us think it's sometimes too clever by half

A week long trip to Norfolk carrying five people and their luggage was the challenge for our Nissan Note

Our Kia Cee’d is proving its worth having clocked up a huge mileage in only six months. But its tyres haven’t proven quite so durable!

Refined new Land Rover Freelander is an instant hit with our high-mileage photographer

It’s not every day you meet an automotive legend.

Clever Panoramic screen makes Astra the perfect sight-seeing vehicle!

Injury left publishing director James Burnay unable to drive the latest Citroen C4 Picasso people carrier. But it still impressed with its flexibilit…

Our Volkswagen Golf GTI Edition 30 takes a break from life on the road to meet its race twin. We see how they compare

Suzuki’s Swift Sport reminds us of the pioneers of the supermini class. But is the hot hatch really a modern classic?

Did we notice a rejuvenated 'Audi experience' when our TT had its first check-up?

Made in Indiana, but wearing a Japanese badge, Subaru’s Tribeca sounds like one mixed up 4x4...

While we weren’t convinced by our Lexus GS initially, a solid 12 months’ service has won us over to the idea of running a hybrid

First time out, our Toyota Auris didn’t quite come up to scratch. But, 4,000 miles later, it’s beginning to prove itself

With its space-age looks, our Civic Type R goes boldly wherever we take it. What’s it like to drive every day?

One year and 18,000 miles later, we give our final verdict on life with the Focus ST-2

It's time for a fresh start for our SEAT Leon after a series of unfortunate mishaps...

Road test editor Oliver Marriage reckons he's found his dream family car in the shape of our new BMW 5-Series touring

A faulty roof has seen it out of action for a few weeks, but now our long-term Volvo C70 is ready for some summer sun